Legislation

DECC works to ensure that the right legislative framework is in place to let us meet our policy objectives: reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, confirming global commitments to tackle climate change, and ensuring secure, affordable energy supplies.

On 8 April 2010, the Energy Bill received Royal Assent becoming Energy Act 2010. It implements some of the key measures required to deliver DECC's low carbon agenda. It includes provisions on delivering a new financial incentive for carbon capture and storage, implementing mandatory social price support, and introducing a package of measures aimed at ensuring that the energy markets are working fairly for consumers and delivering secure and sustainable energy supplies.